EURAMES Info Service 15/2015
CONFERENCES
1. Symposium: "Literature and History in Persianate South Asia", Oxford University, 15 May 2015
2. Colloque International: “Autour des Assises de Jérusalem”, Chateau de la Source, Orleans, 21-22 Mai 2015
3. International Forum: "The Escalation of Violence Against Women in the Middle East and North Africa", Fez, 29-31 May 2015
4. Conference: “Cross Cultural Encounters, Identity and the Marginalized”, ICCCEIM, Istanbul, 26-28 July 2015
5. Workshop: "A Critique of the Modern Discourse of Maqāṣid", Discourse Research Center, Alexandria, 5-7 August 2015
6. International Conference: "The Unfinished Project of the Arab Spring: Why “Middle East Exceptionalism” is Still Wrong", University of Alberta, Edmonton, 25-27 September 2015
7. Conference: “The State of Iraq and Iraqi Studies since Regime Change”, International Association of Contemporary Iraqi Studies, Cairo, 5-7 November 2015
8. Workshop: “Toward a Transnational History of Turkish Studies (18th-20th Centuries)”, Institut Français d’Études Anatoliennes, Istanbul, 12-13 November 2015
9. Colloque International: "L'espace public: quelles perceptions et quelles réalités dans les villes maghrébines?", Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1, 14-15 Novembre 2015
10. Conference: “A Post Arab Awakening Development Agenda”, Economic Research Forum, Cairo, March 2016
11. Panel: „Global Exchanges of Social Housing in the Middle-East“, 69th Annual International Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians, Pasadena/Los Angeles, 6-10 April 2016
12. Conference: “Islamic Heritage Architecture”, Wessex Institute, Valéncia, 17-19 May 2016
13. Tenth Nordic Conference on Middle Eastern Studies: "Formations of Middle Eastern Subjectivities: Cultural Heritage, Global Structures and Local Practices", University of Southern Denmark, Odense, 22-24 September 2016
POSITIONS
14. Managing Director of the Economic Research Forum, Cairo
15. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ottoman and/or Modern Middle East History, University of Houston
OTHER INFORMATION
16. Five Scholarships for Research on Ankara and Its Vicinity
17. Dissertation Award and Graduate Paper Prize for Gulf Studies by AGAPS
18. Summer School: “Ancient Persian Cultures and Languages”, Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia, Tehran, 6-16 June 2015
19. Summer School: “EU and the Middle East: Religion, Foreign Policy, Economics”, LUISS School of Government, Rome, 30 June – 4 July 2015
20. Arabic Courses in Oman at A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra
21. Articles on “The Rebel“ for Journal “Middle East – Topics & Arguments”
22. Articles on “Iran, a Diasporic Power?” for Journal “Hommes et Migrations”
23. Articles on "Transnationalizing the Arabian Peninsula: Local, Regional and Global Dynamics" for Journal "Arabian Humanities"
_______________________
If you want to distribute an announcement via EURAMES Info Service (more than 5500 recipients, only English and French announcements), please apply the usual format of the text with no more than 100 words and no attachment. Please send only the most important information to davo@geo.uni-mainz.de and refer to further details with a link to the respective website or an email address.
Best regards,
Guenter Meyer, Center for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz, Germany
____________________
CONFERENCES
1. Symposium: "Literature and History in Persianate South Asia", Oxford University, 15 May 2015
Registration is not required but would be greatly appreciated. Program and further information https://oxfordindopersian.wordpress.com/
_______________
2. Colloque International: “Autour des Assises de Jérusalem”, Chateau de la Source, Orleans, 21–22 Mai 2015
“Le Livre de la Cour des Bourgeois” n’a pas connu de nos jours de réédition : l’édition de référence reste donc celle de Victor Foucher datant des années 1830-1840. Face à ce nouvel engouement, il nous paraît normal à notre tour de réhabiliter les Assises de Jérusalem en France, en proposant une rencontre pluridisciplinaire entre différents chercheurs internationaux afin de faire le point sur le sujet et soulever de nouvelles problématiques.
Information et programme: http://iismm.hypotheses.org/21380
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3. International Forum: "The Escalation of Violence against Women in the Middle East and North Africa", Fez, 29-31 May 2015
The conference is organized by the ISIS Centre for Women and Development and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rabat Office. For program and further information seehttp://riadzany.blogspot.de/2015/05/international-forum-in-fez-escalation.html
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4. Conference : “Cross Cultural Encounters, Identity and the Marginalized”, ICCCEIM, Istanbul, 26-28 July 2015
This two-day multidisciplinary conference seeks to examine past and present migrant encounters with other peoples in a diverse range of locations.
Submission deadline: 21 May 2015. Information: www.iccceim.org/
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5. Workshop: "A Critique of the Modern Discourse of Maqāṣid", Discourse Research Center, Alexandria, 5-7 August 2015
Air-tickets and accommodation will be covered. Deadline for abstracts: 31 May 2015. Information: Contact Mohamed A. Mohamed at Mohamed.Mohamed@nau.edu
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6. International Conference: "The Unfinished Project of the Arab Spring: Why “Middle East Exceptionalism” is Still Wrong", University of Alberta, Edmonton, 25-27 September 2015
This interdisciplinary international conference is an attempt to examine why and how the MENA region is not immune to democratic social movements.
Deadline for proposals: 1 June 2015. Information: https://upasconference.wordpress.com/call-for-papers/#content-wrapper
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7. Conference: “The State of Iraq and Iraqi Studies since Regime Change”, International Association of Contemporary Iraqi Studies, Cairo, 5-7 November 2015
The conference will examine, analyze and evaluate the state of Iraq and Iraqi studies at the contemporary historical moment. Participants should present scholarly research on current conditions within and around the academic study of Iraq, focusing on areas as diverse as political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, education, media/communications and cultural studies.
Deadline for proposals: 1 June 2015. Information: Professor Jacqueline Ismael jismael@ucalgary.ca and Professor Terri Ginsberg terri.ginsberg@aucegupt.edu
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8. Workshop: “Toward a Transnational History of Turkish Studies (18th-20th Centuries)”, Institut Français d’Études Anatoliennes, Istanbul, 12-13 November 2015
The workshop’s goal is to canvass a history of Turkish studies in the long term by bringing together case studies with different scales of analysis—local, national and international. Although the main focus of the workshop will be the years 1850 to 1950, papers considering the 18th century as well as the late 20th century are also welcome. Travel and subsistence expenses will be covered.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 May 2015. Information: http://ejts.revues.org/5109
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9. Colloque International: “"L'espace public: quelles perceptions et quelles réalités dans les villes maghrébines?", Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1, 14-15 Novembre 2015
Pour la pertinence des travaux de ce Colloque, l’approche pluridisciplinaire s’entend et le recours aux différentes sciences sociales et humaines est nécessaire : histoire, géographie, urbanisme, architecture, économie, sociologie, anthropologie, psychologie, droit. De même, des comparaisons internationales et notamment dans le monde arabe et dans le bassin méditerranéen seront les bienvenues.
Date limite des propositions de communication : 25 mai 2015. Information : http://f.hypotheses.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1460/files/2015/04/appel-a%CC%80-com-Espace-public-Setif-nov-2015.pdf
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10. Conference: “A Post Arab Awakening Development Agenda”, Economic Research Forum, Cairo, March 2016
Invitees should be engaged in research on the ERF region (the Arab countries, Iran and Turkey). The authors of accepted papers will be invited to present and take part in the deliberations of the conference at ERF’s expense.
Deadline for proposals: 15 June 2015. Information: www.erf.org.eg/cms.php?id=events_details&news_id=252
_______________
11. Panel: „Global Exchanges of Social Housing in the Middle-East“, 69th Annual International Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians, Pasadena/Los Angeles, 6-10 April 2016
This session aims to bring together less well-known examples of social housing projects built in the Middle East to explore transnational connections that shaped low-cost dwelling practices.
Deadline for abstracts: 9 June 2015. Contact Kivanc Kilinc, Yaşar University, kivanckilinc@gmail.com. Information: www.sah.org/conferences-and-programs/2016-conference---pasadena-la
_______________
12. Conference: “Islamic Heritage Architecture”, Wessex Institute, Valéncia, 17-19 May 2016
The Conference aims to highlight the importance of Islamic Heritage Architecture and Art to the world and its influence across different regions.
Abstracts should be submitted as soon as possible. Information: www.wessex.ac.uk/16-conferences/islamic-heritage-architecture-and-art-2016/page-4.html
_______________
13. Tenth Nordic Conference on Middle Eastern Studies: "Formations of Middle Eastern Subjectivities: Cultural Heritage, Global Structures and Local Practices", University of Southern Denmark, Odense, 22-24 September 2016 X
Save the date! Call for papers in fall 2015. Information: http://thenordicsociety.se/conference-2016-denmark/
_______________
POSITIONS
14. Managing Director of the Economic Research Forum, Cairo
Candidates should have a distinguished track record in economic research, management, close knowledge of the Middle East and its economies, and fluency in Arabic and English. Appointment: 1 January 2017.
Deadline for expression of interest: 31 August 2015. Information: www.erf.org.eg/cms.php?id=events_details&news_id=250
_______________
15. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ottoman and/or Modern Middle East History, University of Houston
This fellowship begins on 1 July 2015 and is renewable for a second year upon successful completion of the first year. In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to teach two courses per academic year.
Deadline for application: 1 June 2015. Information: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/4036
_______________
OTHER INFORMATION
16. Five Scholarships for Research on Ankara and Its Vicinity
The Vehbi Koç Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM) shall provide financial support to a minimum 5 ongoing researches on the urban development, social, corporate, institutional and economic history, culture and cultural heritage of Ankara and its vicinity for a maximum amount of TL 10,000 for each project in 2015.
Deadline for application: 30 May 2015. Information: www.vekam.org.tr/index.php?dil=en&page=news&state=ankara_research_scholarships
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17. Dissertation Award and Graduate Paper Prize for Gulf Studies by AGAPS
The Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies (AGAPS) is accepting manuscripts for consideration for its 2015 Best Dissertation Award and Best Graduate Paper Prize. AGAPS welcomes dissertations from across the disciplines and a variety of perspectives. They must primarily focus on the Arabian Peninsula, but can be inclusive of the transnational flows of people, material and ideas across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean.
Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2015. Information: http://agaps.org/2015-agaps-dissertation-award-graduate-paper-prize-competition-announced/
_______________
18. Summer School: “Ancient Persian Cultures and Languages”, Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia, Tehran, 6-16 June 2015
The Summer School wil1 focus on “Persian Religion in the Achaemenid Period”, “Tablets and Inscriptions, Monumental Art and Seals Image”, “Old Persian Inscription of Bistun” and “Elimite and Sumerian Loanwords in Arabic Language”.
Deadline for application: 1 June 2015. Information: mdehaghi@ut.ac.ir
_______________
19. Summer School: “EU and the Middle East: Religion, Foreign Policy, Economics”, LUISS School of Government, Rome, 30 June – 4 July 2015
This advanced Summer School aims at providing the necessary instruments to fully appreciate the intricacies of the evolving nature of societal and foreign policy relations and their impact on the region's peace and security.
Deadline for application: 25 May 2015. Information: http://sog.luiss.it/graduate-and-summer-programs/mena
_______________
20. Arabic Language Courses in Oman at A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra
We offer Standard Arabic, Colloquial Omani Arabic and Media Arabic. The teaching staff is Omani and highly trained to teach non-native speakers and in intercultural communication to ease the students into Omani culture.
Information: www.asu.edu.om/asharqiyah-university-countinuing-and%20professional-education-arabic.php
_______________
21. Articles on “The Rebel“ for the 6th Issue of “Middle East – Topics & Arguments”
What does actually separate the Daesh rebel from the Free Syrian Army rebel; the Daraa rebel from the Tahrir rebel; the European rebel from the Middle Eastern rebel? This leads us to the more delicate question of the line to be drawn between the rebel and the terrorist.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 June 2015. Information: http://iismm.hypotheses.org/21872
_______________
22. Articles on “Iran, a Diasporic Power?” for a Special Issue of “Hommes et Migrations”
Even if Iranian government policy with regard to its diaspora remains ambiguous, there is no doubt that migration has strengthened its regional influence and its participation on globalisation, making it a diasporic power. This issue will emphasise on the study of the Iranian diasporic policies.
Deadline for abstracts : 30 June 2015. Information: http://iismm.hypotheses.org/19971
_______________
23. Articles on "Transnationalizing the Arabian Peninsula: Local, Regional and Global Dynamics" for Journal "Arabian Humanities"
This issue focuses on practices, institutions, networks and spaces as powerful factors that structure the sub-region's social, cultural, economic and political dynamics and evolution.
Deadline for proposals: 20 May 2015. Information: www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=222393
CONFERENCES
1. Symposium: "Literature and History in Persianate South Asia", Oxford University, 15 May 2015
2. Colloque International: “Autour des Assises de Jérusalem”, Chateau de la Source, Orleans, 21-22 Mai 2015
3. International Forum: "The Escalation of Violence Against Women in the Middle East and North Africa", Fez, 29-31 May 2015
4. Conference: “Cross Cultural Encounters, Identity and the Marginalized”, ICCCEIM, Istanbul, 26-28 July 2015
5. Workshop: "A Critique of the Modern Discourse of Maqāṣid", Discourse Research Center, Alexandria, 5-7 August 2015
6. International Conference: "The Unfinished Project of the Arab Spring: Why “Middle East Exceptionalism” is Still Wrong", University of Alberta, Edmonton, 25-27 September 2015
7. Conference: “The State of Iraq and Iraqi Studies since Regime Change”, International Association of Contemporary Iraqi Studies, Cairo, 5-7 November 2015
8. Workshop: “Toward a Transnational History of Turkish Studies (18th-20th Centuries)”, Institut Français d’Études Anatoliennes, Istanbul, 12-13 November 2015
9. Colloque International: "L'espace public: quelles perceptions et quelles réalités dans les villes maghrébines?", Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1, 14-15 Novembre 2015
10. Conference: “A Post Arab Awakening Development Agenda”, Economic Research Forum, Cairo, March 2016
11. Panel: „Global Exchanges of Social Housing in the Middle-East“, 69th Annual International Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians, Pasadena/Los Angeles, 6-10 April 2016
12. Conference: “Islamic Heritage Architecture”, Wessex Institute, Valéncia, 17-19 May 2016
13. Tenth Nordic Conference on Middle Eastern Studies: "Formations of Middle Eastern Subjectivities: Cultural Heritage, Global Structures and Local Practices", University of Southern Denmark, Odense, 22-24 September 2016
POSITIONS
14. Managing Director of the Economic Research Forum, Cairo
15. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ottoman and/or Modern Middle East History, University of Houston
OTHER INFORMATION
16. Five Scholarships for Research on Ankara and Its Vicinity
17. Dissertation Award and Graduate Paper Prize for Gulf Studies by AGAPS
18. Summer School: “Ancient Persian Cultures and Languages”, Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia, Tehran, 6-16 June 2015
19. Summer School: “EU and the Middle East: Religion, Foreign Policy, Economics”, LUISS School of Government, Rome, 30 June – 4 July 2015
20. Arabic Courses in Oman at A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra
21. Articles on “The Rebel“ for Journal “Middle East – Topics & Arguments”
22. Articles on “Iran, a Diasporic Power?” for Journal “Hommes et Migrations”
23. Articles on "Transnationalizing the Arabian Peninsula: Local, Regional and Global Dynamics" for Journal "Arabian Humanities"
_______________________
If you want to distribute an announcement via EURAMES Info Service (more than 5500 recipients, only English and French announcements), please apply the usual format of the text with no more than 100 words and no attachment. Please send only the most important information to davo@geo.uni-mainz.de and refer to further details with a link to the respective website or an email address.
Best regards,
Guenter Meyer, Center for Research on the Arab World (CERAW), University of Mainz, Germany
____________________
CONFERENCES
1. Symposium: "Literature and History in Persianate South Asia", Oxford University, 15 May 2015
Registration is not required but would be greatly appreciated. Program and further information https://oxfordindopersian.wordpress.com/
_______________
2. Colloque International: “Autour des Assises de Jérusalem”, Chateau de la Source, Orleans, 21–22 Mai 2015
“Le Livre de la Cour des Bourgeois” n’a pas connu de nos jours de réédition : l’édition de référence reste donc celle de Victor Foucher datant des années 1830-1840. Face à ce nouvel engouement, il nous paraît normal à notre tour de réhabiliter les Assises de Jérusalem en France, en proposant une rencontre pluridisciplinaire entre différents chercheurs internationaux afin de faire le point sur le sujet et soulever de nouvelles problématiques.
Information et programme: http://iismm.hypotheses.org/21380
______________
3. International Forum: "The Escalation of Violence against Women in the Middle East and North Africa", Fez, 29-31 May 2015
The conference is organized by the ISIS Centre for Women and Development and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rabat Office. For program and further information seehttp://riadzany.blogspot.de/2015/05/international-forum-in-fez-escalation.html
_______________
4. Conference : “Cross Cultural Encounters, Identity and the Marginalized”, ICCCEIM, Istanbul, 26-28 July 2015
This two-day multidisciplinary conference seeks to examine past and present migrant encounters with other peoples in a diverse range of locations.
Submission deadline: 21 May 2015. Information: www.iccceim.org/
______________
5. Workshop: "A Critique of the Modern Discourse of Maqāṣid", Discourse Research Center, Alexandria, 5-7 August 2015
Air-tickets and accommodation will be covered. Deadline for abstracts: 31 May 2015. Information: Contact Mohamed A. Mohamed at Mohamed.Mohamed@nau.edu
_____________
6. International Conference: "The Unfinished Project of the Arab Spring: Why “Middle East Exceptionalism” is Still Wrong", University of Alberta, Edmonton, 25-27 September 2015
This interdisciplinary international conference is an attempt to examine why and how the MENA region is not immune to democratic social movements.
Deadline for proposals: 1 June 2015. Information: https://upasconference.wordpress.com/call-for-papers/#content-wrapper
_______________
7. Conference: “The State of Iraq and Iraqi Studies since Regime Change”, International Association of Contemporary Iraqi Studies, Cairo, 5-7 November 2015
The conference will examine, analyze and evaluate the state of Iraq and Iraqi studies at the contemporary historical moment. Participants should present scholarly research on current conditions within and around the academic study of Iraq, focusing on areas as diverse as political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, education, media/communications and cultural studies.
Deadline for proposals: 1 June 2015. Information: Professor Jacqueline Ismael jismael@ucalgary.ca and Professor Terri Ginsberg terri.ginsberg@aucegupt.edu
______________
8. Workshop: “Toward a Transnational History of Turkish Studies (18th-20th Centuries)”, Institut Français d’Études Anatoliennes, Istanbul, 12-13 November 2015
The workshop’s goal is to canvass a history of Turkish studies in the long term by bringing together case studies with different scales of analysis—local, national and international. Although the main focus of the workshop will be the years 1850 to 1950, papers considering the 18th century as well as the late 20th century are also welcome. Travel and subsistence expenses will be covered.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 May 2015. Information: http://ejts.revues.org/5109
_______________
9. Colloque International: “"L'espace public: quelles perceptions et quelles réalités dans les villes maghrébines?", Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1, 14-15 Novembre 2015
Pour la pertinence des travaux de ce Colloque, l’approche pluridisciplinaire s’entend et le recours aux différentes sciences sociales et humaines est nécessaire : histoire, géographie, urbanisme, architecture, économie, sociologie, anthropologie, psychologie, droit. De même, des comparaisons internationales et notamment dans le monde arabe et dans le bassin méditerranéen seront les bienvenues.
Date limite des propositions de communication : 25 mai 2015. Information : http://f.hypotheses.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/1460/files/2015/04/appel-a%CC%80-com-Espace-public-Setif-nov-2015.pdf
______________
10. Conference: “A Post Arab Awakening Development Agenda”, Economic Research Forum, Cairo, March 2016
Invitees should be engaged in research on the ERF region (the Arab countries, Iran and Turkey). The authors of accepted papers will be invited to present and take part in the deliberations of the conference at ERF’s expense.
Deadline for proposals: 15 June 2015. Information: www.erf.org.eg/cms.php?id=events_details&news_id=252
_______________
11. Panel: „Global Exchanges of Social Housing in the Middle-East“, 69th Annual International Conference of the Society of Architectural Historians, Pasadena/Los Angeles, 6-10 April 2016
This session aims to bring together less well-known examples of social housing projects built in the Middle East to explore transnational connections that shaped low-cost dwelling practices.
Deadline for abstracts: 9 June 2015. Contact Kivanc Kilinc, Yaşar University, kivanckilinc@gmail.com. Information: www.sah.org/conferences-and-programs/2016-conference---pasadena-la
_______________
12. Conference: “Islamic Heritage Architecture”, Wessex Institute, Valéncia, 17-19 May 2016
The Conference aims to highlight the importance of Islamic Heritage Architecture and Art to the world and its influence across different regions.
Abstracts should be submitted as soon as possible. Information: www.wessex.ac.uk/16-conferences/islamic-heritage-architecture-and-art-2016/page-4.html
_______________
13. Tenth Nordic Conference on Middle Eastern Studies: "Formations of Middle Eastern Subjectivities: Cultural Heritage, Global Structures and Local Practices", University of Southern Denmark, Odense, 22-24 September 2016 X
Save the date! Call for papers in fall 2015. Information: http://thenordicsociety.se/conference-2016-denmark/
_______________
POSITIONS
14. Managing Director of the Economic Research Forum, Cairo
Candidates should have a distinguished track record in economic research, management, close knowledge of the Middle East and its economies, and fluency in Arabic and English. Appointment: 1 January 2017.
Deadline for expression of interest: 31 August 2015. Information: www.erf.org.eg/cms.php?id=events_details&news_id=250
_______________
15. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ottoman and/or Modern Middle East History, University of Houston
This fellowship begins on 1 July 2015 and is renewable for a second year upon successful completion of the first year. In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to teach two courses per academic year.
Deadline for application: 1 June 2015. Information: https://jobs.rice.edu/postings/4036
_______________
OTHER INFORMATION
16. Five Scholarships for Research on Ankara and Its Vicinity
The Vehbi Koç Ankara Studies Research Center (VEKAM) shall provide financial support to a minimum 5 ongoing researches on the urban development, social, corporate, institutional and economic history, culture and cultural heritage of Ankara and its vicinity for a maximum amount of TL 10,000 for each project in 2015.
Deadline for application: 30 May 2015. Information: www.vekam.org.tr/index.php?dil=en&page=news&state=ankara_research_scholarships
_______________
17. Dissertation Award and Graduate Paper Prize for Gulf Studies by AGAPS
The Association for Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies (AGAPS) is accepting manuscripts for consideration for its 2015 Best Dissertation Award and Best Graduate Paper Prize. AGAPS welcomes dissertations from across the disciplines and a variety of perspectives. They must primarily focus on the Arabian Peninsula, but can be inclusive of the transnational flows of people, material and ideas across the Gulf, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean.
Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2015. Information: http://agaps.org/2015-agaps-dissertation-award-graduate-paper-prize-competition-announced/
_______________
18. Summer School: “Ancient Persian Cultures and Languages”, Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia, Tehran, 6-16 June 2015
The Summer School wil1 focus on “Persian Religion in the Achaemenid Period”, “Tablets and Inscriptions, Monumental Art and Seals Image”, “Old Persian Inscription of Bistun” and “Elimite and Sumerian Loanwords in Arabic Language”.
Deadline for application: 1 June 2015. Information: mdehaghi@ut.ac.ir
_______________
19. Summer School: “EU and the Middle East: Religion, Foreign Policy, Economics”, LUISS School of Government, Rome, 30 June – 4 July 2015
This advanced Summer School aims at providing the necessary instruments to fully appreciate the intricacies of the evolving nature of societal and foreign policy relations and their impact on the region's peace and security.
Deadline for application: 25 May 2015. Information: http://sog.luiss.it/graduate-and-summer-programs/mena
_______________
20. Arabic Language Courses in Oman at A'Sharqiyah University, Ibra
We offer Standard Arabic, Colloquial Omani Arabic and Media Arabic. The teaching staff is Omani and highly trained to teach non-native speakers and in intercultural communication to ease the students into Omani culture.
Information: www.asu.edu.om/asharqiyah-university-countinuing-and%20professional-education-arabic.php
_______________
21. Articles on “The Rebel“ for the 6th Issue of “Middle East – Topics & Arguments”
What does actually separate the Daesh rebel from the Free Syrian Army rebel; the Daraa rebel from the Tahrir rebel; the European rebel from the Middle Eastern rebel? This leads us to the more delicate question of the line to be drawn between the rebel and the terrorist.
Deadline for abstracts: 15 June 2015. Information: http://iismm.hypotheses.org/21872
_______________
22. Articles on “Iran, a Diasporic Power?” for a Special Issue of “Hommes et Migrations”
Even if Iranian government policy with regard to its diaspora remains ambiguous, there is no doubt that migration has strengthened its regional influence and its participation on globalisation, making it a diasporic power. This issue will emphasise on the study of the Iranian diasporic policies.
Deadline for abstracts : 30 June 2015. Information: http://iismm.hypotheses.org/19971
_______________
23. Articles on "Transnationalizing the Arabian Peninsula: Local, Regional and Global Dynamics" for Journal "Arabian Humanities"
This issue focuses on practices, institutions, networks and spaces as powerful factors that structure the sub-region's social, cultural, economic and political dynamics and evolution.
Deadline for proposals: 20 May 2015. Information: www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=222393
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